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Healing & recovery

Healing & recovery

BPC-157

Body Protection Compound-157 is a synthetic peptide derived from a protective protein found in human gastric juice. Studied primar…

Healing & recovery

TB-500

TB-500 is a synthetic fragment of Thymosin Beta-4, studied for tissue repair, wound healing, and endothelial function.…

Longevity & anti-aging

Longevity & anti-aging

NAD+

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) is a coenzyme central to cellular energy metabolism. Used in IV and injectable forms for …

Longevity & anti-aging

Epitalon

Epitalon is a synthetic tetrapeptide derived from epithalamin. Studied for telomerase activation and circadian regulation.…

Sexual health

Sexual health

PT-141 (Bremelanotide)

PT-141 is a melanocortin-4 receptor agonist. FDA-approved as Vyleesi for hypoactive sexual desire disorder in premenopausal women,…

Sexual health

Kisspeptin-10

Kisspeptin-10 is a peptide that acts on the GnRH axis. Studied for sexual desire and reproductive function.…

Performance & growth

Performance & growth

Ipamorelin

Ipamorelin is a selective growth hormone secretagogue. Prompts pulsatile GH release without the cortisol or appetite spikes seen w…

Performance & growth

CJC-1295

CJC-1295 is a GHRH analog often paired with Ipamorelin. Two forms exist: with DAC (longer half-life) and without DAC (Mod GRF 1-29…

Performance & growth

Tesamorelin

Tesamorelin is a GHRH analog approved as Egrifta for HIV-associated lipodystrophy. Off-label use targets visceral fat reduction.…

Immune support

Immune support

Thymosin Alpha-1

Thymosin Alpha-1 is a synthetic peptide studied for immune modulation. Approved in some countries; not FDA-approved in the U.S.…

Skin & longevity

Skin & longevity

GHK-Cu

Copper tripeptide-1, studied for skin elasticity, hair regrowth, and tissue repair. Used both topically and via injection.…

Cognitive enhancement

Cognitive enhancement

Selank

Selank is a synthetic analog of tuftsin, studied as an anxiolytic and nootropic.…

Cognitive enhancement

Semax

Semax is a synthetic ACTH(4-10) analog studied as a neuroprotective and nootropic peptide.…

Weight & body composition

Weight & body composition

AOD-9604

AOD-9604 is a fragment of human growth hormone studied for fat metabolism without the full anabolic effects of GH.…

Skin & cosmetic

Skin & cosmetic

Melanotan II

Melanotan II is a melanocortin agonist studied for tanning effects, with a notable side-effect profile (nausea, blood pressure cha…